Housing Authority Of Baltimore City
417 E Fayette St, Baltimore, MD, 21202 · ~26,881 units under management
Fair Market Rent by unit size — Baltimore, MD (2026)
Figures shown are Fair Market Rent for the county this agency primarily serves — the agency's actual payment standard (typically 90–110% of FMR) may differ. Confirm directly with the agency.
Who this agency serves
Housing Authority Of Baltimore City served 25,169 households across 26,947 units (93% occupied) as of HUD's 2025 Picture of Subsidized Households data. The typical assisted household here has an average of 2.4 people, an average annual income of $20,205, and pays an average of $484 per month toward rent.
- Households served
- 25,169 of 26,947 units
- Avg. household income
- $20,205
- Avg. rent paid by household
- $484
- Avg. household size
- 2.4 people
- Households with children
- 48%
- Head of household 62+
- 22%
- Head of household with a disability
- 39%
- Avg. wait to move in
- 21 months
Unit mix: 32% 1-bedroom, 30% 2-bedroom, 38% 3-bedroom.
Source: HUD's Picture of Subsidized Households, 2025— figures reflect this agency's most recent reporting period across all HUD programs it administers, not just Housing Choice Vouchers.
Public housing inspection scores
HUD conducts physical inspections of public housing developments under the REAC (Real Estate Assessment Center) program. Scores run 0–100: 90+ is High Performer, 60–89 is Standard, below 60 is Troubled. This agency administers 30 developments with an average score of 77 (Standard).
| Development | City | Score | Protocol | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WEST HILLS SQUARE | Baltimore | 92 High Performer | NSPIRE | Aug 2024 |
| MCCULLOH HOMES | Baltimore | 91 High Performer | NSPIRE | Feb 2024 |
| MONASTERY GARDENS | Baltimore | 90 High Performer | NSPIRE | Jun 2025 |
| SHARP LEADENHALL | Baltimore | 90 High Performer | NSPIRE | May 2025 |
| BAILEY SCATTERED SITE-PHASE I | Baltimore | 90 High Performer | NSPIRE | May 2025 |
| ST AMBROSE | Baltimore | 89 Standard | NSPIRE | May 2025 |
| LATROBE HOMES | Baltimore | 89 Standard | NSPIRE | Feb 2024 |
| ROSEMONT/DUKELAND | Baltimore | 89 Standard | NSPIRE | Feb 2024 |
| Scattered Site | Baltimore | 89 Standard | NSPIRE | Aug 2025 |
| GILMOR HOMES | Baltimore | 87 Standard | NSPIRE | Jan 2026 |
| BARCLAY PHASE 1 | Baltimore | 86 Standard | NSPIRE | May 2025 |
| RESERVOIR HILL | Baltimore | 86 Standard | NSPIRE | Jun 2025 |
| MIDTOWN APARTMENTS | Baltimore | 86 Standard | NSPIRE | Dec 2025 |
| MONTPELIER | Baltimore | 84 Standard | NSPIRE | Jun 2025 |
| STRICKER STREET | Baltimore | 83 Standard | NSPIRE | Jan 2024 |
| O`DONNELL HEIGHTS | Baltimore | 82 Standard | NSPIRE | Apr 2025 |
| BROOKLYN HOMES | Baltimore | 80 Standard | NSPIRE | Jan 2024 |
| WESTPORT HOMES | Baltimore | 80 Standard | NSPIRE | Jan 2024 |
| ALBEMARLE SQUARE-Scattered sites | Baltimore | 79 Standard | NSPIRE | Jun 2025 |
| POE HOMES | Baltimore | 74 Standard | UPCS | Sep 2022 |
| CHERRY HILL HOMES | Baltimore | 72 Standard | NSPIRE | Oct 2024 |
| Scattered Site | Baltimore | 70 Standard | NSPIRE | Jun 2025 |
| UPTOWN APARTMENTS | Baltimore | 68 Standard | UPCS | Jan 2023 |
| ARBOR OAKS | Baltimore | 59 Troubled | NSPIRE | Apr 2025 |
| Scattered Site | Baltimore | 59 Troubled | NSPIRE | Oct 2024 |
| DOUGLASS HOMES | Baltimore | 59 Troubled | NSPIRE | Dec 2025 |
| THOMPSON 22 - SCATTERED SITE | Baltimore | 59 Troubled | NSPIRE | Nov 2025 |
| Scattered Site | Baltimore | 58 Troubled | NSPIRE | Feb 2024 |
| PERKINS HOMES | Baltimore | 53 Troubled | UPCS | Feb 2019 |
| ALBEMARLE SQUARE - PHASE 3 | Baltimore | 46 Troubled | NSPIRE | Nov 2025 |
Source: HUD REAC Physical Inspection Scores — data reflects the most recent inspection for each development. See Understanding REAC and NSPIRE inspection scores for methodology details.
Applying with this agency
Application processes and waiting-list status vary by agency — contact Housing Authority Of Baltimore City directly using the info above, or read our general guide to how to apply and how waiting lists work.
Evaluating this market
Landlords and investors: see becoming a Section 8 landlord and how to read this market's numbers.